#Native American

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High Country News
2 weeks ago
Writing

History, addiction and community in Tommy Orange's latest novel - High Country News

Orange's sequel, Wandering Stars, delves into ancestral history and the ongoing struggles faced by a Native American family, tackling themes of oppression and addiction. [ more ]
SFGATE
5 months ago
California

Unique California building to be returned to Indigenous people

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is returning 40 acres of land to the Fort Independence Indian Community.
The land, which includes the historic Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery, will be transferred at no cost in early 2024. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Education

Kansas School Demands Native American Student Cut His Hair to Attend

An 8-year-old Native American boy in Kansas was forced to get a haircut or face suspension from school due to a policy requiring boys to wear short hair.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has called on the school district to rescind the policy and allow the student to wear his hair long based on his cultural beliefs.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of students facing punishment at school for their clothing or hairstyle that reflects their cultural heritage. [ more ]
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